Rotterdam

Name: Rotterdam Port Congestion Data
Creator: HarborSignal

Mixed

NLRTM

LOW CONGESTION

Key FXEUR/USD1.1525▼ 0.162%EUR weakness signals European demand slowdown affecting Rotterdam throughput

Europe's largest port and primary delivery point for ICE Brent crude. A benchmark for European natural gas and heating oil. Congestion often reflects sanctions-related rerouting, European energy stockpiling, or North Sea supply disruptions.

Live Vessel Traffic

Real-time AIS positions

0 vessels · 0 anchored

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Tradeable Assets

Live prices · 5-min cache

How each asset relates to congestion at this port

Stocks

ZIM

Secondary

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Trans-Atlantic container exposure · less direct than LA/LB but still correlated

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

SBLK

Secondary

Star Bulk Carriers

Dry bulk flows through Rotterdam for European industrial demand

$27.89

▲ 0.80%

Futures

Primary

WTI Crude (futures)

Rotterdam is a key storage hub — tanker queues signal European supply changes

$82.14

▼ 1.27%

Primary

Natural Gas (futures)

European gas storage flows directly through Rotterdam terminals

$2.79

▲ 0.83%

Primary

Heating Oil (futures)

Rotterdam is a primary delivery point — heating oil is a direct read-through

$4.14

▼ 2.68%

Current Snapshot

1d ago

⚠

Low confidence data— failover source (VesselAPI): counts only, not baseline-comparable

Total Vessels

Anchored

61%

Anchored %

2.8

Avg Dwell (hrs)

⚓

Floating StorageELEVATED

20 vessels anchored (61%)

Anchored vessels waiting to load exports — sustained elevation can signal production surplus or logistical constraint.

Congestion ScoreLOW · / 100

Low (0–30)Med (31–60)High (61–100)

Energy Fundamentals

EIA weekly · spreads calculated live

US Crude Stocks

424,410k

bbls

+17.4M

BUILD

US commercial crude stocks — build = bearish, draw = bullish

Cushing Stocks

22,566k

bbls

+1.6M

BUILD

WTI delivery hub — high stocks suppress futures price

Brent-WTI Spread

$5.74

BZ − CL

WIDE

Widening = logistics stress or US supply glut. Normal range $1–$5.

3-2-1 Crack Spread

$56.20

Refinery margin / bbl

STRONG

High = strong product demand, bullish for crude. Low = demand weakness.

$82.14▼ 1.27%

$87.88▼ 1.16%

$2.79▲ 0.83%

$4.14▼ 2.68%

$2.87▼ 8.45%

Freight Fundamentals

Baltic Dry · shipping equities · live

Baltic Dry Index

—

global dry-bulk freight

No history

Rising = tighter shipping capacity, bullish for carriers. Falling = slack freight demand.

Shipping Equities

+1.91%

2-name avg · today

BID

The equity market's read on freight conditions. Congestion at this port can lead carrier earnings and freight rates, often over a 5–10 day horizon.

ZIM

$25.27▲ 3.02%

SBLK

$27.89▲ 0.80%

History

ZIM overlayDeep compare →

Congestion score · grey band = 7d normal range · Vessel count (dashed) · ZIM price (purple)

Lead-lag: over the last 30 days, Rotterdam congestion led ZIM by 4 days · r = -0.9 (strong inverse) · 9-day sample, directional not predictive

Port Throughput

30-day vessel calls

Currently in port

153

Completed calls

2.8h

Avg dwell time

Vessel	Class	Arrived	Departed	Dwell
MISJE VITA	container	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h
KINGSTON	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h
VB SEAL	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h
NEDSHIP	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h
CAMARO V	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h
STENA HOLLANDICA	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h
HOLLANDSCH DIEP	passenger	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h
ALESSIA	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h
LIESBETH	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h
MOONLIGHT	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h

Signal History

9 signals · 30 days

BEARISH●○○ Single trigger

9d ago

Rotterdam Vessel Drop: Bearish freight

Rotterdam shows Vessel count 151 is 1.8σ below same-hour baseline (avg 184). This typically leads freight markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bearish read on ZIM (currently $26.07, +6.1% 5d).

Triggered By

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Vessel count 151 is 1.8σ below same-hour baseline (avg 184)

Trade Idea

Short ZIM (currently $26.07, +6.1% 5d) while vessel count holds below 151 into the next poll; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads freight by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (9d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Vessel count holds below 151 into the next poll

Invalidation

vesselCount reverts toward baseline (184) within 48h, or ZIM rises above $26.85

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

SBLK

$27.89

▲ 0.80%

closed

BOAT

—

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or an energy-policy shift could override this port-level signal.

Systematic signal · rule-based engine

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BULLISH●○○ Single trigger

10d ago

Rotterdam Congestion Spike: Bullish freight

Rotterdam shows Congestion score 69 is 2σ above same-hour baseline (avg 51). This typically leads freight markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bullish read on ZIM (currently $25.19, +1.2% 5d).

Triggered By

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Congestion score 69 is 2σ above same-hour baseline (avg 51)

Trade Idea

Long ZIM (currently $25.19, +1.2% 5d) while congestion holds above 69 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads freight by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (10d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds above 69 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (51) within 48h, or ZIM falls below $24.43

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

SBLK

$27.89

▲ 0.80%

closed

BOAT

—

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or an energy-policy shift could override this port-level signal.

Systematic signal · rule-based engine

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BEARISH●○○ Single trigger

14d ago

Rotterdam Congestion Relief: Bearish freight

Rotterdam shows Congestion score 38 is 1.8σ below same-hour baseline (avg 52). This typically leads freight markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bearish read on ZIM (currently $24.03, -3.6% 5d).

Triggered By

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Congestion score 38 is 1.8σ below same-hour baseline (avg 52)

Trade Idea

Short ZIM (currently $24.03, -3.6% 5d) while congestion holds below 38 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads freight by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (14d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds below 38 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (52) within 48h, or ZIM rises above $24.75

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

SBLK

$27.89

▲ 0.80%

closed

BOAT

—

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or an energy-policy shift could override this port-level signal.

Systematic signal · rule-based engine

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BEARISH●○○ Single trigger

16d ago

Rotterdam Congestion Relief: Bearish freight

Rotterdam shows Congestion score 40 is 2.2σ below same-hour baseline (avg 55). This typically leads freight markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bearish read on ZIM (currently $24.9, +2.5% 5d).

Triggered By

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Congestion score 40 is 2.2σ below same-hour baseline (avg 55)

Trade Idea

Short ZIM (currently $24.9, +2.5% 5d) while congestion holds below 40 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads freight by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (16d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds below 40 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (55) within 48h, or ZIM rises above $25.65

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

SBLK

$27.89

▲ 0.80%

closed

BOAT

—

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or an energy-policy shift could override this port-level signal.

Systematic signal · rule-based engine

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BULLISH●○○ Single trigger

18d ago

Rotterdam Congestion Spike: Bullish freight

Rotterdam shows Congestion score 63 is 2.3σ above same-hour baseline (avg 53). This typically leads freight markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bullish read on ZIM (currently $24.9, +2.5% 5d).

Triggered By

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Congestion score 63 is 2.3σ above same-hour baseline (avg 53)

Trade Idea

Long ZIM (currently $24.9, +2.5% 5d) while congestion holds above 63 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads freight by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (18d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds above 63 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (53) within 48h, or ZIM falls below $24.15

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

SBLK

$27.89

▲ 0.80%

closed

BOAT

—

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or an energy-policy shift could override this port-level signal.

Systematic signal · rule-based engine

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BEARISH●○○ Single trigger

20d ago

Rotterdam Congestion Relief: Bearish freight

Rotterdam shows Congestion score 0 is 1.9σ below same-hour baseline (avg 45). This typically leads freight markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bearish read on ZIM (currently $25.07, +2.3% 5d).

Triggered By

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Congestion score 0 is 1.9σ below same-hour baseline (avg 45)

Trade Idea

Short ZIM (currently $25.07, +2.3% 5d) while congestion holds below 0 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads freight by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (20d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds below 0 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (45) within 48h, or ZIM rises above $25.82

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

SBLK

$27.89

▲ 0.80%

closed

BOAT

—

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or an energy-policy shift could override this port-level signal.

Systematic signal · rule-based engine

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BULLISH●○○ Single trigger

25d ago

Rotterdam Congestion Spike: Bullish freight

Rotterdam shows Congestion score 55 is 1.9σ above same-hour baseline (avg 36). This typically leads freight markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bullish read on ZIM (currently $24.3, +1.4% 5d).

Triggered By

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Congestion score 55 is 1.9σ above same-hour baseline (avg 36)

Trade Idea

Long ZIM (currently $24.3, +1.4% 5d) while congestion holds above 55 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads freight by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (25d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds above 55 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (36) within 48h, or ZIM falls below $23.57

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

SBLK

$27.89

▲ 0.80%

closed

BOAT

—

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or an energy-policy shift could override this port-level signal.

Systematic signal · rule-based engine

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BEARISH●○○ Single trigger

26d ago

Rotterdam Vessel Drop: Bearish freight

Rotterdam shows Vessel count 138 is 2σ below same-hour baseline (avg 163). This typically leads freight markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bearish read on ZIM (currently $24.27, +1.3% 5d).

Triggered By

▼

Vessel count 138 is 2σ below same-hour baseline (avg 163)

Trade Idea

Short ZIM (currently $24.27, +1.3% 5d) while vessel count holds below 138 into the next poll; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads freight by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (26d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Vessel count holds below 138 into the next poll

Invalidation

vesselCount reverts toward baseline (163) within 48h, or ZIM rises above $25

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

SBLK

$27.89

▲ 0.80%

closed

BOAT

—

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or an energy-policy shift could override this port-level signal.

Systematic signal · rule-based engine

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BULLISH●○○ Single trigger

28d ago

Rotterdam Congestion Spike: Bullish freight

Rotterdam shows Congestion score 66 is 2.7σ above same-hour baseline (avg 37). This typically leads freight markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bullish read on ZIM (currently $24.8, +0.8% 5d).

Triggered By

▲

Congestion score 66 is 2.7σ above same-hour baseline (avg 37)

Trade Idea

Long ZIM (currently $24.8, +0.8% 5d) while congestion holds above 66 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads freight by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (28d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds above 66 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (37) within 48h, or ZIM falls below $24.06

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

SBLK

$27.89

▲ 0.80%

closed

BOAT

—

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or an energy-policy shift could override this port-level signal.

Systematic signal · rule-based engine

Track record →View detail →

About Rotterdam

Why does Rotterdam port congestion matter for traders?

Which stocks, futures, and ETFs are correlated with Rotterdam?

HarborSignal tracks ZIM, SBLK, CL, NG, HO against Rotterdam vessel activity. Port flows tend to lead these markets by roughly 5–10 days.

How is Rotterdam congestion measured?

Vessel positions are collected hourly from AIS transponder data. A congestion score is derived from vessel count and the anchored ratio, then z-scored against a 30-day same-hour baseline to flag anomalies.